Pistachio Chocolate Candy

Barcode 8029044003800

Yes — Pistachio Chocolate Candy is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a refined industrial oil) and emulsifier lecithin, which are hallmarks of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

A basic, common sweetener used in foods. Pure sucrose typically derived from sugarcane or sugar beet.
UPF

vegetable oils (palm, sunflower)

Mixture of vegetable oils including palm oil and sunflower oil used for cooking or as fat in foods.
OK

pistachios 20%

Pistachio nuts with 20% of another ingredient or percentage stated, used as a nut component in products.
OK

powdered milk

Milk that has been evaporated and spray-dried into a powder for shelf-stable dairy ingredient.
OK

whey powder

Powder derived from whey, the liquid left after curdling milk, often dried for use as a dairy ingredient or supplement.
UPF

emulsifier (lecithin)

Emulsifier derived from lecithin, an additive used to stabilize mixtures and improve texture in foods.
OK

salt(s)

A mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride used as a seasoning and preservative; common forms include fine granules for table use.

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Common questions about Pistachio Chocolate Candy

Is Pistachio Chocolate Candy ultra-processed?

Yes — Pistachio Chocolate Candy is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a refined industrial oil) and emulsifier lecithin, which are hallmarks of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Pistachio Chocolate Candy are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Pistachio Chocolate Candy as ultra-processed markers: vegetable oils (palm, sunflower), emulsifier (lecithin). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.